UAE: Ramadan to begin on April 2, last for 30 days, says Emirates Astronomical Society

Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society, said the Holy Month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, April 2, and Eid al-Fitr will fall on Monday, May 2, adding that Ramadan in 1433 Hijri Year is expected to last for 30 days.

The city of Khor Fakkan in the Emirate of Sharjah, specifically at Shark Island near Khor Fakkan Port, which is the easternmost point of the country, will precede the capital, Abu Dhabi, by about eight minutes for the start of fasting and breakfast while in Al Ghuwaifat and Al Sila, the westernmost points of the country, fasting and breakfast will begin approximately 12 minutes later than the capital.

Recommended For You

China to implement zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries

What UAE families must understand about Ivy League admissions

Ramadan under open skies: Why iftar hikes are drawing UAE residents into the mountains

Ex banker who helped 19,000 kids with cleft condition wins Dh1-million Hope Maker award

Ramadan 2026: Karama's street food festival back with 100 restaurants, Dh5 dishes

 

Therefore, the time difference will be 20 minutes, in which Khor Fakkan will be ahead of Ghuwaifat for the start of fasting at dawn and breakfast at sunset, he further added.

ALSO READ:

UAE holidays: Residents likely to enjoy 5-day break for Eid Al Fitr 2022

Ramadan 2022 in UAE: Work hours, fasting duration, 5-day Eid holiday; what you need to know

UAE: Long Eid Al Fitr break in 2022

Ramadan 2022 in UAE: 33-day Sharjah festival to offer deals and discounts to shoppers

The dawn call to prayer in Khor Fakkan will be at 04:48, while in the capital, Abu Dhabi, it will be at 04:56, and in Al Sila and Ghuwaifat it will be at 05:08, Al Jarwan said in conclusion.